"Something important?"

"No, I was just in a hurry, so I left first. I'm sorry I didn't tell you in advance."

Eddie didn't ask too much, Ann said something perfunctory, then hung up the phone.

Brandon was standing in the doorway, looking at Ann with mixed eyes.

She didn't mention it to Eddie at all, because she didn't want him to think she was in trouble? Or something else?

Either way, Brandon felt a nameless rage in his chest.

Facing each other for a long time, Ann clutched the clothes she was wearing and said lightly, "Thank you very much today. I will clean your coat and return it to...